4 syllables: Me, ben, da, zole. Stress on ben.
mee-BEN-duh-zohl
/miː ˈbɛn də zoʊl/
Mebendazole is pronounced mee-BEN-duh-zohl (/miː ˈbɛn də zoʊl/). It has four syllables (Me-ben-da-zole), with the stress on "ben". Mebendazole is an anthelmintic medication used to treat parasitic worm infections. It works by inhibiting the nematode's microtubule formation, impairing glucose uptake and depleting energy. Commonly prescribed for pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms, it is taken orally in tablet form under medical guidance.
nounMebendazole is an anthelmintic medication used to treat parasitic worm infections. It works by inhibiting the nematode's microtubule formation, impairing glucose uptake and depleting energy. Commonly prescribed for pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms, it is taken orally in tablet form under medical guidance.
"The patient was prescribed mebendazole to eradicate intestinal worms."
"She completed the course of mebendazole and reported relief from symptoms."
"Mebendazole is often a single-dose therapy, depending on the infection."
Stress falls on the second syllable: me-BEN-da-zole. Phonetically: /ˌmiˈbɛn.dəˌzɔːl/ in US, with US and AU often showing ɜ? variations. Start with ‘mee’ as in meet, then a strong 'ben' with short e, followed by 'duh' and finish with the long ‘zole’ like zoled or coal without a hard 'o'. Visualize: meh-BEN-duh-zohl. Audio reference can be found in medical pronunciation resources or dictionary entries with IPA such as Cambridge/Oxford.
Common errors: misplacing stress (putting it on the first or third syllable), mispronouncing 'ben' as long e in 'bean' instead of short e (as in 'bet'), and ending with a hard ‘z’ instead of a rounded long ‘zole.’ Correct by emphasizing BEN in the second syllable, using a short /ɛ/ vowel in that syllable and finishing with /zɔːl/ as in ‘zole’ (like ‘zole’ in ‘sole’). Practice with IPA cues and mouth positions.
In US, second syllable tends to receive stronger stress: /ˌmiˈbɛn.dəˌzɔːl/. UK often retains similar stress but can slightly soften the first syllable; US rhotics influence the /r/ none present here; AU aligns with US patterns but may feature clearer vowel length on /ɔː/ before l. Overall, vowel qualities differ: US may have a tenser /ɛ/ than some UK pronunciations; final /zɔːl/ remains long. Listen to medical diction samples to hear subtle rhoticity and vowel duration.
It blends a multi-consonant cluster and a long carrier vowel in the final syllable. The three-syllable structure with secondary stress on the middle adds to complexity. The 'bend' part uses a short /ɛ/ and a soft 'd' before the 'azole' cluster, which may be misread as 'bene-dazole' or 'meh-ben-day-zol.' Key challenge: accurate placement of primary stress on BEN and the long 'zole' ending. Practicing with IPA and minimal pairs helps.
No silent letters overall, but the 'z' and the final 'e' lead to a soft -z- and a long -zɔːl ending that can be mispronounced as /zɒl/ or /zoʊl/. The essential phonemes are /ˌmiˈbɛn.dəˌzɔːl/, with the primary challenge the middle /ɛ/ vs /eɪ/ and the final /ɔːl/. Focus on keeping the chain of syllables tightly linked and finishing with a clear long o sound before l.
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Mebendazole derives from chemical naming roots: the me- prefix indicates a medicinal compound, the -bend- segment reflects bendazole, a recurring root in benzimidazole derivatives, and the -azole suffix signals a heterocyclic ring structure characteristic of many anthelmintics. The term crystallized in pharmaceutical nomenclature in the mid-20th century as benzimidazole derivatives were developed for antiparasitic use. The root 'me-' does not originate from a specific language but serves as a conventional prefix in pharmacology; 'bendazole' alludes to the benzimidazole class and the benzene-imidazole fused ring system. First known use in pharmacological literature appears in the 1960s during the expansion of anthelmintic drugs, with clinical adoption growing through the 1970s and 1980s as efficacy against a range of nematodes became established and formulations improved for oral administration. The word’s evolution reflects a pattern of assembling albeit complex chemical roots into consumer-friendly brand/generic names. Over time, mebendazole has remained a staple in antiparasitic therapy, while newer agents have provided alternatives for resistant or mixed infections.
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